The anti-scratch skins boast an absurdly high photo quality, and the patented 3M adhesive backing makes them easy to put on or take off without leaving any residue. 3M has even lined the adhesive side with special "micro channels" so you don't get that air-bubble problem when applying the decals.

GelaSkins also makes these for iPhones and iPods as well as plenty of non-Apple products. See more of 'em here.

I always felt bad for Mr. Peanut because he had vision problems in only one eye, which necessitated him wearing a ridiculous-looking monocle, absent the dignity of proper spectacles. It presumably interfered with his ability to attract a mate, as there never was a Mrs. Peanut that I'm aware of.The...

For a class project, nine mechanical engineering students at Yale devised a working bicycle with a hubless wheel. It's suspension-free and they only had the time and resources to go hubless on one wheel, but it works:Why do it? As one of the students explains, First, it looks cool. Second,...

That's your standard European cabinet hinge, which is in widespread usage throughout the world. It's a great little piece of hardware, easy to install and adjustable so you can get that door to hang and open/close just right. They cost an absurd $13 each at Home Depot, but you can...